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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Asbury leave for his mother to open when he dies?
(a) A present from New York City
(b) The manuscript of his play
(c) A collection of his poems
(d) A letter written in two notebooks

2. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus do when he first comes into Norton's home that makes him angry?
(a) Orders Norton to make him a sandwich
(b) Speaks disrespectfully to Leola
(c) Goes into Norton's mother's room
(d) Lays down in Norton's bed

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star threaten to do if Thomas throws her out of the house?
(a) Steal their money
(b) Kill his mother
(c) Commit suicide
(d) Report him to the police

4. In the story "Parker's Back," why does Parker say "long views" depress him?
(a) They remind him of what he does not have.
(b) They make him feel as if someone is after him.
(c) They make him think of the future.
(d) They encourage people to take long walks.

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how much did Julian's mother pay for her new hat?
(a) $7.00
(b) $7.50
(c) $7.25
(d) $6.50

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Greenleaf," why did Mrs. May move to the farm?

2. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner do to keep his hands from shaking?

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why do the police first bring Rufus to Sheppard's home?

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," what happens to Julian's mother after the black woman slaps her?

5. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how does Julian's mother characterize all children?

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